Abstract
An ethno-botanical study carried out in the village area near to Bondla wildlife sanctuary of Bondla, Goa revealed therapeutic application of 15 plant species representing 14 families. These plants are use for a wide range of common health ailments like Infertility, Hair loss, Cervical adenitis, Cancer, burnt wound, Antidote for opium, Diabetes, Kidney stone, Piles, Cough, Worm infestation, Constipation, Bronchial asthma, Sprain, Fracture, Leucorrhoea and Wound healing etc. Majorities of preparation are taken orally and local applications in form of decoction and paste. Information of medicinal claim was collected from elderly people and local healers residing in the vicinity of Bondla wild life sanctuary. The study describes the details of Botanical identity, Family, Local Konkani name, Sanskrit name, English name, Parts of the plant used, therapeutic uses, Process of preparation, Dosage, mode and route of application.
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